St Joseph's Hillside Villa
540 E Washington Street, West Point, NE 68788
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How St Joseph's Hillside Villa Compares
St Joseph's Hillside Villa is a 54-bed nonprofit nursing facility in West Point, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (12.3%) is below the Nebraska average of 20.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 54 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.3% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (41% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.7% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (28% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.4% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.2% (31% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.4% — better than the Nebraska average of 21.3% (37% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask St Joseph's Hillside Villa
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing St Joseph's Hillside Villa with other nursing homes in West Point.
What keeps St Joseph's Hillside Villa's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help St Joseph's Hillside Villa keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.3% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is St Joseph's Hillside Villa doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.7% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does St Joseph's Hillside Villa maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 98% occupancy across 54 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at St Joseph's Hillside Villa?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at St Joseph's Hillside Villa?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around West Point
West Point sits in Cuming County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 1,930 (21.7%)
- Median age
- 40.9 years
- Median household income
- $59,202
- Median home value
- $129,100
Demographics for Cuming County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near West Point.
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